CSU sports - September 2012

Colorado State University's Adrianna Culbert (3) and Brieon Paige (17) go up for a block while teammate Deedra Foss 18) looks on during their match against San Diego State on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colo.

Colorado State University teammates Megan Plourde, left, Adrianna Culbert and Jaime Colaizzi celebrate after winning a point during set two of their match against San Diego State on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colo.

Colorado State University's Kelsey Snider (7) spikes the ball over San Diego State's Chaiymin Steel (15) during set two of their match on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colo.

Colorado State University freshman Jaime Colaizzi, back, bumps a service return while teammate Adrianna Culbert (3) looks on during set two of their match against San Diego State on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colo.

Colorado State University senior Izzy Gaulia (1) bumps the ball while teammate Jaime Colaizzi (16) looks on during set two of their match against San Diego State on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colo.

Colorado State University teammates Megan Plourde (5) and Deedra Foss (18) go up to block a spike by San Diego State's Raegan Shelton (20) during set two of their match on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colo.

Colorado State University senior Dana Cranston (2) spikes the ball over San Diego State's Andrea Hannasch (1) and Chaiymin Steel (15) during set two of their match on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colo.

Colorado State University linebacker Aaron Davis (37) pursues Utah State quarterback Chuckie Keeton during their game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins.

Colorado State University mascot Cam the Ram stands atop a human pyramid during a football game against Utah State on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins.

Utah State University wide receiver Chuck Jacobs (10) is tackled by Colorado State's Aaron Davis, right, and Max Morgan in the second quarter of their game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins.

Utah State University running back Kerwynn Williams (25) is tackled Colorado State's Trent Matthews, left, and Austin Gray, bottom, on a run play in the first quarter of their game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins.

Utah State University running back Kerwynn Williams, right, stretches forward as he's tackled on a run play in the second quarter of a game against Colorado State on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins.

Colorado State University cornerback Jasen Oden, right, defends on a pass play to Utah State wide receiver Travis Van Leeuwen in the second quarter of their game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins.

Colorado State University running back Tommy Morris (20) avoids the grasp of Utah State's Brian Suite in the second quarter of their game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins.

Utah State University wide receiver Matt Austin (4) catches a touchdown pass in the end zone over Colorado State defensive back Shaq Bell in the second quarter of their game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins.

Utah State University quarterback Chuckie Keeton, left, is sacked by Colorado State linebacker Cory James in the second quarter of their game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins.

Colorado State University running back Chris Nwoke cuts through a hole in the first quarter of a game against Utah State on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins.

Colorado State University quarterback Garrett Grayson (18) attempts to avoid Utah State defenders Brian Suite, left, and Al Lapuaho on a pass play in the first quarter of their game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins.

Colorado State University quarterback Garrett Grayson looks downfield in the first quarter of a game against Utah State on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins.

Colorado State's Izzy Gaulia bumps a ball during set two of the Rams' match against UCLA on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at Moby Arena.

Colorado State's Kelsey Snider (7) spikes the ball over UCLA's Kelly Reeves during set two of their match Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at Moby Arena.

Colorado State's Brieon Paige, left, goes up for a spike while teammate Dana Cranston looks on during set one of their match against UCLA on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at Moby Arena.

Colorado State running back Donnell Alexander carries the ball in the first half of a game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at Hughes Stadium.

Colorado State running back Donnell Alexander carries the ball in the first half of a game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at Hughes Stadium.

Colorado State offensive linemen walk off the field after allowing a safety during a game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at Hughes Stadium.

Colorado State offensive linemen Jordan Gragert (64), Weston Richburg (70) and Brandon Haynes (75) block for quarterback Garrett Grayson, back, during their game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at Hughes Stadium.

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Senior Dana Cranston reacts after scoring a service ace Sunday against New Mexico State at Moby Arena in Fort Collins. Cranston's point put the Rams up 22-16 in their 4th set against the Aggies.

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Rams sophomore Kelsey Snider (7) pops a shot over the attempted blocks of Aggies Desiree Scott (14) and Preslie Alexander (8) during the final set Sunday at Moby Arena in Fort Collins.

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Colorado State sophomore Deedra Foss (18) meets New Mexico State's Meredith Hays (3) at the net during the 3rd set Sunday afternoon at Moby Arena in Fort Collins. Colorado State won the match 3-1.

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Colorado State senior Dana Cranston drills a shot into the defense of New Mexico State's Gwen Murphy (23) and Preslie Alexander (8) Sunday afternoon at Moby Arena in Fort Collins. The Ram's prevailed 3 sets to 1 over the Aggies.

North Dakota State wide receiver Zach Vraa (82) hauls in a catch in front of Colorado State cornerback Momo Thoms in the second quarter of their game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2012 at Hughes Stadium.

North Dakota State running back John Crocket, middle, is stopped by a host of Colorado State defenders on second and goal play in the first quarter of their game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at Hughes Stadium.

Colorado State's Lee Club (13) returns a kickoff in the first half of a game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at Hughes Stadium.

Colorado State quarterback Garrett Grayson, left, hands the ball off to running back Donnell Alexander in the second quarter of their game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at Hughes Stadium.

Colorado State football players celebrate their victory against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Rams defeated the Buffs, 22-17.

Colorado quarterback Jordan Webb, left, is sacked by Colorado State defenders Cory James, bottom, and Alex Tucci in the first quarter of their game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

Colorado State wide receiver Dominique Vinson prepares to catch a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter of a game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (Steve Stoner/Loveland Reporter-Herald)

Colorado State running back Chris Nwoke, left, runs away from Colorado defender Will Pericak in the first quarter of their game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (Steve Stoner/Loveland Reporter-Herald)

Colorado State quarterback Garrett Grayson, middle, is pursued by Colorado defenders Derrick Webb (1) and Kirk Poston (91) on a carry in the first quarter of their game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (Steve Stoner/Loveland Reporter-Herald)

Colorado's Marques Mosley returns a kickoff in the first quarter of a game agasint Colorado State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (Steve Stoner/Loveland Reporter-Herald)

Colorado's Marques Mosley, left, is tackled by a host of Colorado State defenders on a kickoff return in the first quarter of their game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (Steve Stoner/Loveland Reporter-Herald)

Colorado quarterback Jordan Webb rears back before throwing a pass in the first quarter of a game against Colorado State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (Steve Stoner/Loveland Reporter-Herald)

Colorado State running back Lou Greenwood makes a carry around Colorado defensive back Greg Henderson in the first quarter of their game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (Steve Stoner/Loveland Reporter-Herald)

Colorado State's Joe Hansley runs up the middle between Colorado defenders Josh Tupou, left, and Kirk Poston in the first quarter of their game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (Steve Stoner/Loveland Reporter-Herald)